DW VII slated for remake in Japan (and possibly stateside)

[soera]

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/31/dragon-quest-7-reborn-on-3ds-february-7-in-japan/


Dragon Quest 7 reborn on 3DS Feb. 7 in Japan [update] by JC Fletcher on Oct 31st 2012 2:00PM


Square Enix has opened an official Japanese website for the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII, announcing a February 7 release date. Artepiazza, a developer with a pedigree of Dragon Quest ports including the recent DS remake trilogy, is in charge of the update.

In addition to the refreshed graphics, the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VII will feature an orchestral score by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Square Enix has yet to announce any plans to release this outside of Japan, but all three of the DS remakes made it to North America. Recently, Dragon Quest games have been published in North America by Nintendo.

Update: A Square Enix representative has told Joystiq that Dragon Quest VII is currently being "evaluated" for the western market. "We're currently evaluating the title for the Western markets, but nothing has been determined. Please stay tuned for more information."

[scott]

I heard about this yesterday, and that's really sweet news. I'll prolly pick it up, even though I have the original, since it seems I get more mileage out of my 3DS than anything else currently.

I'd be willing to be that we have no worries about it making it's way to the States, unlike DQX...

[jcalder8]

Since I don't have a copy of this yet I'll have to keep an eye out for news. Thanks for the heads up.

[godnightshade]

Maaaaaan... I don't want a 3DS...

[pacpix]

What happened to Dragon Quest X?  Was it canceled in the U.S.?

[htimreimer]

What happened to Dragon Quest X?  Was it canceled in the U.S.?

its has not been canceled for north america but it will be launching on the wii u in march of 2013 in japan so i expect that we will get it sometime after march

[scott]

They've yet to announce a release date, or even if it's getting localized for English. But, if they do announce DQX for the States, I'll totally buy a Wii U.

[soera]

They've yet to announce a release date, or even if it's getting localized for English. But, if they do announce DQX for the States, I'll totally buy a Wii U.

This right here. I have been waiting anxiously to see if DQX gets brought over here ... but the moment they announce it, Ill be ordering my Wii U.

[soera]

Enjoy what may very well be! http://rpgfan.com/news/2012/2188.html

[disgaeniac]

If it's confirmed to be coming stateside...do you think I should hold-off on playing the pS1 version & just wait for this one?

[scott]

Well considering you prefer to play with a real controller and larger screen, I'd say go for the PS1 version. But if you want updated graphics, etc, wait for the updated version.

[soera]

If you want to play it, go ahead and play the PS1 version. Even if it does make it stateside, its going to be a while.

[disgaeniac]

If you want to play it, go ahead and play the PS1 version. Even if it does make it stateside, its going to be a while.

So, how long does it really take to play this game (I've heard horror stories...but, those are usually over-exaggerations).

I've also recently picked up Torneko's Last Hope - anyone here like/play it that can tell me anything about it & how much it is/isn't related or connected to the "main" DQ series?

[soera]

DQ VII is pretty long ... but its not that bad if you dont go for all the optional stuff.

Torneko is on my to-play list but hasnt made it in yet. Maybe it will today!

[scott]

I picked up Torneko awhile ago, but haven't had a chance to play it either. Ha